Second’s Gazette May 2019, Issue No. 121
“She opens her mouth with wis-
dom, and loving instruction is on
her tongue. She watches over the
ways of her house-
hold, and does not eat the
bread of idleness.”
~ Proverbs 31:26-27
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Mission Statement econd’s Gazette serves as a monthly newsletter to inform the congregants of valuable information happening on the campus of Second Baptist Church and in the community, as well as spotlight individuals and events that edify our parish
church, but most importantly; glorifies the name of Jesus Christ.
Nadine O.Harris,MBA,Founder/Chief Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Dr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution Vera Frazier, Operations & Edit
Contributors: Peggy LaBon / Jessie Anderson / Rasheedah Ruffin / Vera Reeves / James Ella Harvey/Betty Thomas /Anita J. McCulloch/ Felicia Dickson Photographers: Robert Anderson, Rasheedah Ruffin, Adele Davis, Gerald McLendon Children’s Church Consultant Jaylyn A. Harris Second’s Gazette is published and distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide parishioners with information about our church, the community, and the world. We welcome your comments. Contact us at: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
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Healing hospitality Repeated headlines about violence can make us “feel like locking our doors and never entering society again,” writes pastor and author Max Lucado. After another mass shooting, he penned an online opinion piece that urged people to do the exact opposite by opening their doors, their hearts and their circles. “It’s no accident that hospitality and hospital come from the same Latin word,” Lucado writes, “for they both lead to the same result: healing. When you open your door to someone, you are sending this message: ‘You matter.’”
Because daily life is filled with rejections, extending an invitation — even to a simple meal — can be life -altering, Lucado contends. What you think is a messy house might be a sanctuary to someone else, “and to those who eat alone every night, pork and beans on paper plates tastes like filet mignon.” Our kitchen tables are “God’s secret weapons in the war on fear,” Lucado says. “We never know what one meal will do.
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Friendship Destroyed by the Blight of Gossip Holy Ones of God’s family, Grace to You! It is painful when friendship is broken by the act of gossip. The Bible says: “Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this , not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way” (Romans 14:13 NKJV). If you are sons and daughters of God, you are family; and may I say that nothing blights the beauty of a friendship more quickly than gossip. When a friend gossips to you about another person, there is always the lingering suspicion that he or she will do the same about you. Friendship is based on mutual acceptance. We entrust ourselves to friends who we know will keep our confidences. A budding friendship is often withered when a person draws us into destructive analysis of someone else. We begin to feel uneasy, guarded, and defensive. Our concern is to say or do nothing which could be used against us. The friendship is soon strained and reserved. The Spanish proverb is right: “Whoever gossips to you will gossip of you.” A cure for gossip is to never say anything about another we have not said to that person or are willing to say within 24 hours. Often we need a friend with whom to share our feelings about another person, but that can never be a substitute for honest and loving confrontation with the person. A helpful friend is one who can listen, enable us to clarify our feelings and then press us to discern what we can do to be creative instead of critical. “To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves,” says Will Durant. So say I! I encourage you to avoid gossip lest you come to be regarded as its originator. Insinuations are rhetoric of the devil. Gain new friends, but do not trash your old friends. Amen! Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully, Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-Shepherd
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veryone knows that Mother’s Day is celebrated every year on the Second Sunday in May, which started in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson designated it as the official day to celebrate all mothers. But did you known that it was Anna Jarvis who campaigned and rallied for
an official holiday to honor all mothers? Although she was never a mother herself, she proclaimed herself to be the official Mother of Mother’s Day. Everything she wrote or signed was signed, “The Mother of Mother’s Day.”
Second, did you know that Mother’s Day started as an anti-war movement by Julia Ward Howe? Howe is better known for writing the “Battle Hymn of Republic,” but she wanted to promote global peace by organizing Mother’s Day rallies after the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War, because too many mothers had lost their sons to senseless wars. Did you know that a former football coach by the name of Frank Hering also campaigned for a Mother’s Day and was accused of trying to “kidnap” Mother’s Day? Jarvis did not like the idea of Mother’s Day having a “father” so she blasted him in a statement titled, “Kidnapping Mother’s Day: Will You Be an Accomplice?” Hering lost the fight.
Woodrow Wilson was not the only President to put a stamp on Mother’s Day. President Franklin D. Roosevelt also put his stamp on Mother’s Day. He designed a 1934 postage stamp to commemorate the day. However, Jarvis did not approve the design and refused to allow the words “Mother’s Day” to appear on it. FDR surrounded the design and settled for words that read: “In Memory and in Honor of the Mothers of America.” Jarvis did not want Mother’s Day to become a commercialized celebration. All she wanted was to have children honor their mothers for the love given to them. She lost everything in her fight to protect her holiday. Mother’s Day is second to Christmas in spending on gifts. In 2017, it was estimated that consumers spent $23 billion in gifts and $36 billion in 2018 on gifts for mothers (National Geographic, 2018). What can we say, but we love our Mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!
Dr. Precious
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his month is truly a time to celebrate because Bishop William LaRue Dillard is celebrating his 45th Anniversary as Bishop over SBC, and his retirement too! The Bible says, in Jeremiah 3:15, “I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” You can put Bishop Dillard’s picture right there! This is such a monumental event; a time of glorifying God for allowing this man of the cloth who watched over the souls of Second Baptist’s parishioners for 45 years, and for that we say, thank you Lord! I pray that Bishop Dillard will now move forward, in his sandals and short pants and relax, play, and do whatever will bring him joy and happiness; at least for a few days.
The month of May must be an excellent month to retire, because I have heard of many people retiring this month, myself included. What I know about this season of life is; if the Lord has blessed you to see it, it is a time to help/give back to the younger generation. Extend some words of wisdom, especially to those who have time to listen. I beg of you, young and old, “To study to show thyself approve unto God; a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Timothy 2:15 NKJV). This does not mean you can’t have fun and enjoy some of the pleasures this world has to offer, but when you study, this will help to direct your decisions when it comes to having fun. So enjoy this season of your life; remember to tell someone about Jesus and A BIG WELCOME to Pastor Chris, Lady Heather, Savannah and Chris Jr. I know that you have been at SBC for a while, and I look forward to meeting you soon! Until He comes,
Peggy LaBon
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evin Burgess, now better known by his stage name KB, is a hip-hop artist based in Tampa, FL heading up HGA.
Now with the world in a social and political frenzy—KB is redefining what rebellion truly means. Today We Rebel, his third full-length album with Reach Records, is an exercise in zeal and imagination. No-frills, no filler. Just raw, uncut transparency through and through. KB follows his artistic impulses to great effect, lending his take on terms that are dominating the cultural conversation.
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This, and every Sunday @ the world famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood - 8001 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA Hosted by: Ron G | Music by: DJ Sidekick | Executive Producer: Pookey Wigington *Guests must arrive by 6:45pm or 9:15pm for entry on the guest list. Although we make every possible attempt, entry on the Guest List is not guaranteed.
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Anna Beam, played by Kylie Rogers, has a rare disease that makes her unable to digest food. Despite the dire diagnosis, her devoted mother, played by Jennifer Garner, doesn’t give up. She continues to search for a cure and a way to save her daughter’s life. Everything changes when Anna tells an amazing story of a visit to heaven after surviving a fall from a tree. This is her miracle from heaven. You have to watch this movie to see how it ends. It is free to view on Netflix. Good movie for Mother’s Day afternoon!
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Schedule of Worship Services Sunday Morning Services 10:45 AM Sunday Church School, Baptism and New Member’s Orientation Classes from 9:45 AM—10:30 AM ————————————————— Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Celebration is served every First Sunday after the 10:45 AM Worship Service and at 4:45 PM in the Sanctuary ——————–—————————Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Services Bible Study, Prayer, Praise, and Testimonies at 10:45AM & 6:45 PM on Wednesdays Except Holidays
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In Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus, to what two women is Boaz connected? A. Rahab and Ruth B. Tamar and Rahab C. Ruth and Bathsheba D. Bathsheba and Mary Answer: A (See Matthew 1:5.)
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• A hug for no reason. • Belly laughs. • The light-bulb moment when your child understands something you’ve been trying to teach them. • Smiles and giggles. • Mud pies. • Arms raised in the air after a big accomplishment. • Hearing Scripture and prayer from your child’s lips. • Quiet moments on the couch. • Reading aloud together. • A family meal filled with conversation and laughter. • Watching your child be kind to another. • Recognizing a moment you’d like to freeze in time. • A child’s look of surprise and joy. • A quiet conversation that heals a wounded heart. • The words “I love you” — and a sticky kiss. —Unknown
• National Day of Prayer, May 2, 2019 • Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019 • Armed Forces Day, May 18, 2019
• Victoria Day (Canada), May 20, 2019 • Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 • Ascension, May 30, 2019
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may have passed you by without much fanfare, but Patient Safety Week was celebrated this year, during the week of March 11th16th. Patient Safety is something we all need to consider anytime we visit a healthcare facility, because some of us are patients with chronic medical conditions; some of us have temporary acute medical conditions, some of us seek medical attention for preventive
measures, and many of us are caregivers for others with debilitating medical conditions. No matter where you fall along the healthcare spectrum, there are things you should do to keep yourself and your love ones healthy and free from preventable harms. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the chances of being harmed while seeking healthcare is “1 in 300” as opposed to the risk of being hurt from air travel is “1 in one million.” Infections, including hospital-associated infections (HAI’s), medication errors, delayed diagnosis, over exposure to radiation, and complications from surgery are all sources of possible preventable harms in medicine. See what you can do to prevent this from affecting you or your love ones. 1. The CDC estimates that 1 out of 31 hospitalized patients will contract at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). The WHO states that in high-income countries 7 out of 100 hospitalized patients will suffer a HAI. HAI’s affects millions of patients each year, from which more than 30,000 patients will die as a direct
result of these infections. One simple thing that can be done to make sure all members of your healthcare team practice hand hygiene. Don’t feel embarrassed to ask a provider to wash his or her hands if they have not done so prior to your exposure. Hand hygiene should be practiced in all healthcare settings whether it is a hospital, clinic, or skilled nursing facility. Hand hygiene should be practiced even after touching bedrails, computers, or any contaminated surface. Hand hygiene and contact precautions should be utilized prior to any aseptic procedures such as the insertion, inspection or removal
of urinary catheters, IV lines or central lines. It is estimated that practicing hand hygiene can reduce hospital-acquired infections by as much as 50%. 2. Medication errors are another area where patients can help to reduce preventable harms. The global cost of medication errors is estimated at $42 billion dollars. This does not include the cost of associated healthcare expenses from these errors and the loss of income and productivity. Errors can occur during the prescribing, transcribing, dispensing and administration of medication. As a patient, make sure that the provider reconciles all of your medications. If you go to an urgent care, if you are admitted or discharged from the hospital, anytime medications are prescribed, check that your provider knows all of your medications, including over-thecounter (OTC) medications and herbals/vitamins. Check for any drug or food allergies, and allergies to seafood and nuts are documented in your medical record. Electronic medical records have helped to reduce illegible hand-written prescriptions, but still there are inherit risks. Know the name and the dose of the medication(s) being prescribed. Be aware that there are high-alert medications which can cause significant harm along with sound-alike medications. If you are taking blood-thinners e.g. Coumadin (warfarin) or other anti-coagulants, it is important to follow your physician/provider’s plan of care. Do not take over-the counter medications, vitamins or herbals without the provider’s advice as these items can potentially cause increased risk for bleeding, or reduce the effectiveness of the blood thinner. Lastly, when hospitalized, minimize interruptions with nursing staff when they are administering medications and make sure they practice the “Five Rights of Medication Safety” which includes: the administration of the Right Medication, in the Right Dose, at the Right Time, by the Right Route (oral
vs injection vs IV vs topical…) and to the Right Patient.
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3. Delayed diagnosis and inaccurate diagnoses contributes to significant cases of morbidity and mortality (illness and death) throughout the world. Having access to good quality healthcare is extremely important and can mean the difference between life and death. According to the World Health Organization, at least 5% of adults suffer a diagnostic error in outpatient settings, while 6-17% suffers adverse events in hospital settings. Diagnostic errors account for nearly 10% of patient deaths in the United States. Follow-up with your provider in a timely manner when you complete tests such as blood-work, x-rays, and MRI’s. This is instrumental to formulating your diagnosis and healthcare management. Give your provider the full picture of your illness; do not leave out pertinent information because of embarrassment as it may be that vital key to arriving at an accurate diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis, don’t be afraid to ask questions such as the potential outcome or prognosis; what can expected in the healing process or possible complications, and the things that you can do or need to do in the process. Be an active, engaged participant with your healthcare team; remember you are the reason they are there. 4. Over-exposure to radiation is another area of preventable harm for patients. Not every injury requires a knee-jerk reaction for an x-ray or CT scan. Studies have shown that unnecessary exposure to radiation increases one’s lifetime risk for de-
veloping cancer. Yes, there are definite indications for ionizing radiation, but talk with your provider to see if an ultrasound or MRI would be an appropriate alternative. The use of radiation has overall improved healthcare and leads to more accurate diagnoses, but should be utilized only when indicated. 5. According to the WHO, approximately 7 million people suffer disabling complications from surgery. Approximately 1 million people will die from complications of surgery. When it has been determined that surgery is needed, do every-
thing possible to ensure that an experienced surgeon will be performing the surgery at a reputable hospital or surgical center. Do not settle for low cost as the deciding factor when having an elective surgical procedure. Ask the surgeon who will be performing the surgery for a consultation to be advised of any alternatives to surgery, the risk vs the benefits, possible complications, and how emergencies will be handled. Other than emergency surgery, do not rush into surgery without completing your pre-op clear-
ance as requested, especially if you need clearance by a specialist, such as a cardiologist. Ask your surgical team if they follow the Universal Protocol or Time-Out to ensure surgery on the wrong-person, wrong-site, and wrong-procedure/ surgery is prevented. Each facility has different times to this protocol. Some perform it while you are awake just prior to surgery, and some will perform it in the OR while sedated. After surgery, make sure to follow discharge instructions and monitor carefully for possible complications and follow-up as requested by your physician. https://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/6/Speak_up_about_your_care_Infographic_2018_8.5x11 “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 3:2 NKJV).
Warmest Regards, Felicia Markham-Dickson, PA-C
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Ms. Betty’s Praise and Worship while singing “Calvary” has reached over 400+ people is less than a week.
Sunrise Service With 500+ in less than a week!
I would like to thank every student, every parent, and every Second Baptist Church member who came out to support our 17th Annual High Attendance/ Bible Jeopardy Event. It was a great success. Bishop Dillard, none of this could have been done without your support and I want to especially thank you for your confidence in the SBC’s Sunday School Ministry. I would like to give a shout out to our Class 10 - “Challengers”. They were our, “Highest Attendance Winners” We praise God for all He has done and in doing in the Ministry and we look forward to seeing you next year. Dr. Precious Flemings, Superintendent
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SBC Children’s Church will participate in the following schedule each Sunday. Ministry to Children Church ORDER OF SERVICE 10:45– 11:00 AM books)
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General Assembly Welcome, Opening, Prayer (Restroom break, secure note-
11:00 —11:20
MUSIC
11:20—11:30
Fellowship TIME
11:30—12:00 PM
Bible Lesson
12:00—12:15
Clean– up—Meal Time Clean up & Transition Closing Prayer
12:15—1:00
Recreational Activity Time 1st Sunday: Movie 2nd Sunday: Church Assimilation 3rd Sunday: Dance/Sports Clinic 4th Sunday: Performance / Scrimmage 5th Sunday: Field Trip
“My Never Again List” •
Never again will I confess “I can’t” for “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.” (Philippians 4:13)
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Never again will I confess lack, for “My God shall supply all of my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
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Never again will I confess fear, for “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
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Never again will I confess doubt and lack of faith, for “God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3)
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Never again will I confess weakness, for “The Lord is the strength of my life.” (Psalm 27:1) “The people that know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32)
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Never again will I confess supremacy of Satan over my life, for “Greater is He that is within me than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)
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Never again will I confess defeat, for “God always causeth me to triumph in Christ Jesus.” (2 Corinthians 2:14)
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Never again will I confess lack of wisdom, for “Christ Jesus is made unto me wisdom from God.” (1 Corinthians 1:30)
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Never again will I confess sickness, for “With His stripes I am healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus “Himself took my infirmities and bare my sickness.” (Matthew 8:17)
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Never again will I confess worries and frustrations, for I am “Casting all my cares upon Him, who careth for me.” (1 Peter 5:7) In Christ I am “care-free.”
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Never again will I confess bondage, for “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)
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Never again will I confess condemnation, for “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1) I am in Christ; therefore, I am free from condemnation.
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Never again will I confess loneliness, Jesus said, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20) “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5)
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Never again will I confess curses or bad luck, for “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us…that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (Galatians 3:13-14)
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Never again will I confess discontent because “I have learned, in whatsoever state (circumstances) I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11)
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Never again will I confess unworthiness because “He hath made Him to be sin for us who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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